Radiography

Jackson Animal Hospital is equipped with state of the art digital Radiography. This technology greatly enhances our ability to diagnose a wide spectrum of abnormalities from orthopedic injuries to soft tissue disease. With our Telemedicine connection to Idexx laboratories, radiographs taken at our hospital can be evaluated by Board Certified Radiologists in a matter of hours if necessary.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging, also called sonography, is a form of radiology that creates images from inside your pet’s body through the use of high-frequency sound waves. These reflected soundwaves (echos) are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. Many of your pet’s internal organs, including the heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and bladder are examined by the use of ultrasound. This procedure is very helpful as it allows our veterinarians to see movement of internal tissues and organs, as well as blood flow.

Ultrasound can aid in the diagnosis of many different conditions including neoplasia, pancreatitis, hepatic disease, splenic tumors, bladder stones, and heart and pulmonary disease. Other procedures performed through ultrasound include confirmation of pregnancy, ultrasound-guided biopsies, abdominocentesis and removal of pleural and pericardial fluid.

At Jackson Animal Hospital we have access to an exceptional Board Certified Radiologist who specializes in ultrasonography and has been practicing for over 20 years. Appointments can be made for full abdominal scans, consults and second opinions through our front desk.